SCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (SRA)
in READING PROGRAM
Policy statement and Implementing guidelines

RATIONALE

One desired characteristics of an ADNU graduate is competence - “competence in one's field of specialization, in applying interdisciplinary approaches to problems, in thinking critically and creatively, in expressing oneself proficiently, in continuously educating oneself, as well as in seeking cooperation in confronting contemporary issues” (Profile of the Graduate, Corplan2010). In all of these, one prerequisite is the skill to read, to comprehend and digest what one is reading.

            In this light, the SRA in Reading Program is made an integral part of the English Language Program of the University. It is one of the university's responses to the students' continuing deterioration in English communication and is expected to enable the students to benefit optimally from any subject they enroll in and avert the high rate of failure in subjects that require higher comprehension skills.

POLICY STATEMENT

In view of the importance of well-developed reading skills in attaining the goals and objectives if the university, the following policy statements and implementing guidelines shall govern the College SRA in Reading Program:

Implementing Guidelines:

1. All college students of the Ateneo de Naga University are expected to comply with any of the following SRA in Reading requirements:
• completion of SRA Level 3B (Purple), or
• accomplishment of 25 consecutive color levels (out of the 48 color levels from 2a to 3b)
2. The SRA in Reading Program shall be offered as a separate program.
3. In general, all students of the university shall take the SRA in Reading Program. Students who may be exempted are the second course takers, those with impaired vision that require special reading materials (e.g., in Braille) and those with special reading or learning difficulties. For the last two groups of students, the university shall develop a special reading program with its own system for diagnosis and evaluation.
4. The College Reading Center shall ensure that the two types of SRA class schedules are offered every term to help students who, upon taking the diagnostic or placement test, are found in need of longer time to complete their SRA requirement
5. Students shall be given regular feedback by their respective Reading Teacher on their performance in SRA Reading Program to help them project their completion time.
6. Students shall be required to finish their SRA requirement at the end of their second curriculum year in the university
7. Those who fail to complete their SRA after their second curriculum year shall not be allowed to enroll in any major subject in the succeeding year.
8. Those who fail to complete their SRA after third year shall no longer be allowed to enroll in any four-year course in the university.
9. This policy shall be applicable to students who enrolled in Ateneo de Naga University in school year 2008-2009.